Wekiva Springs Septic Tank Retrofit Project Phase 6A and Phase6B

Orange County, Florida is soliciting sealed bids for the Wekiva Springs Septic Tank Retrofit Project Phase 6A and Phase 6B, identified by solicitation number Y26-761, with a response deadline of August 18, 2026. The project involves the construction of a central gravity sanitary sewer system, including approximately 4,573 linear feet of 8-inch diameter gravity sewer main, twenty-seven sanitary manholes, eighty-five 6-inch laterals and cleanouts, and the abandonment of eighty-four existing septic tanks across 83 residential parcels in the Majestic Oaks and Sweetwater Country Club Place subdivisions. A duplex pump station with wet well, valve vault, pumps, diesel emergency pump, electrical equipment, and control panels is required, along with roadway restoration, curb and sidewalk replacement, and backwater valve installation. All work must comply with Orange County Utilities Standards and Construction Specification Manual, including use of approved products, and must follow ASTM, ANSI, ASME, and NASSCO PACP standards for materials, testing, and inspection. The County retains full authority to inspect and accept all materials and work at the point of manufacture, delivery, or installation, and no materials may be used without prior approval. The contract requires all bidders to be responsive and responsible, with pass/fail criteria including submission of pricing for all bid items, provision of at least three similar projects completed within the last fifteen years, and absence of negative reference feedback. Bidders must submit electronic proposals exclusively through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform using standard County forms, and documents must be in .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, or .pdf formats without password protection or restricted printing. A minimum 10% bid bond is mandatory, and upon award, payment and performance bonds equal to the contract amount must be provided by a surety rated A-VI or better by A.M. Best and listed on the U.S. Treasury’s approved list. Contractors must carry workers’ compensation and general liability insurance meeting Florida statutory limits, with carriers holding an A-M Best rating of A-Class VIII and including waiver of subrogation in favor of the County. Additional requirements include E-Verify enrollment, a drug-free workplace program compliant with state and county law, disclosure of felony or civil litigation history, anti-human trafficking certification, and adherence to the Florida Trench Safety Act and OSHA regulations. The contractor assumes full liability for any sanitary sewer